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29 November 2025, 11:06 am
Busitema University installs new chancellor, awards 1,915 graduates at 16th grad…
By Ronald Ssemagonja Busitema University yesterday held its 16th graduation ceremony at its main campus in Busia District, where 1,915 students were awarded certificates, diplomas, and degrees. The event also marked a historic moment as the university installed its third…
29 November 2025, 9:01 am
Minister Akori applauds Agago Good Hope, parents urged to support schools
By Golden Vicky Ayiro and Geoffery Okwong The Minister of State for Economic Monitoring, Beatrice Akello Akori, has commended Agago Good Hope Nursery and Primary School for its continued efforts in nurturing the young generation to value education. The minister…
28 November 2025, 6:01 pm
Rugunda urges job creation as 1,431 Gulu graduates get transcripts
By Okello Gift Gulu University Chancellor Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has congratulated the institution’s 21st cohort of graduates, urging them to use their academic achievements to create jobs and contribute to national development. Speaking at the university’s main football ground, Dr…
28 November 2025, 9:43 am
Ngai Senior Secondary School regains lost glory despite persistent shortages
By Okello Solomon Ngai Senior Secondary School has regained its lost glory, recording growth in student enrolment, staff numbers, and modern infrastructure. This was highlighted during the Parents Teachers’ Association (PTA) Annual General Meeting for the 2025 academic year, held…
27 November 2025, 6:32 pm
IUEA holds 12th graduation ceremony, celebrates innovation and skills developmen…
By Ronald Ssemagonja The International University of East Africa (IUEA) today held its 12th graduation ceremony, awarding degrees and diplomas to more than 600 students from various disciplines. The event was held under the theme: “Building Business and Lives from…
26 November 2025, 9:27 am
Transport leaders warn parents as schools close, campaigns intensify
By Ronald Ssemagonja As Uganda edges closer to the 2026 general elections, activity across the country is rising on two fronts: the political campaign trail and preparations for learners returning home for third-term holidays. While presidential candidates continue to traverse…
23 November 2025, 16:55
Learners stranded as strong winds destroy classroom block in Otuke
By Winnie Auma Over 200 pupils at Aluga Primary School in Olilim Subcounty, Otuke District, are studying under trees after strong winds blew off the school roofs. Mike Ocen, the school headteacher, said that two classroom blocks and some offices…
22 November 2025, 2:38 pm
Experts call for African-rooted approach to artificial intelligence at ARU gradu…
By James Muhumuza African scholars and development practitioners have urged the continent to rethink how it adopts Artificial Intelligence (AI), emphasising that the technology must be grounded in African culture, values, and indigenous knowledge systems to ensure sustainable development. The…
21 November 2025, 22:41
President Museveni rally universities to focus on skills education
By Winnie Auma President Museveni has tasked all Universities in the country to equip students with skills which are needed by the private sector to adress issues of unemployment. In his speech presented by the vise president of Uganda, Jessica…
17 November 2025, 2:52 pm
Four Headteachers in Kitgum Cautioned by DEO for Failing to Submit School Data
By Otim Moses Four headteachers in Kitgum District have been cautioned by the District Education Officer (DEO), Mr. Lawot Fred, for failing to submit essential school data required for planning ahead of the next academic year. The warning was issued…